About this role
The Pharmacy Technician III Certified Retail Specialty performs specialized functions necessary to assist pharmacists in providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective services. Working under limited supervision, this role maintains workflow, inventory, billing and other complex pharmacy processes.
Essential Job Function:
- Receives and transcribes orders, answers phones, and sells prescriptions in order to maintain the pharmacy workflow.
- Works directly with pharmacy purchasing agent to maintain inventory.
- Serves as a reference for other pharmacy technicians.
- Mentors and trains new employees to build knowledge of the job area.
- Leads and implements process improvement and departmental quality initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- Required: 5 years.
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician and must complete an 'advanced pharmacy technician certification' within 12 months of starting the role.